Most transfer deals involve three parties looking to find an agreement that works for all involved, but Gonzalo Higuain’s move to Chelsea brought us an extra wrinkle: In addition to Milan having to find a replacement, there was also the issue of structuring a deal that would work for Juventus, who owns the rights to the Argentine striker beyond this current season. If you are the type of person that relishes the finer details of loans with options to buy and amortization, this deal was as fun to decipher as a David Lynch film.

In addition to the intricacies of finding a deal that would work for three clubs with different priorities, Higuain’s transfer also has numerous fascinating angles that will impact the action on the pitch in the coming months in Serie A, the Premier League and both Champions and Europa Leagues. Depending on which team you support or league you follow, you can look at this transaction in many different ways.